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Smart home and everyday gear

Useful things for the house and the day, without a monthly subscription standing between you and them.

RoborockOver $250

A robot vacuum that empties itself, without flagship pricing.

AqaraUnder $25

The cheap, tiny building block of a home that notices things.

SwitchBot$25 to $50

A tiny robot finger that makes a dumb switch smart. No wiring at all.

Amazfit$50 to $100

A smartwatch you charge about once a week and a half.

Sofirn$25 to $50

A startlingly bright USB-C flashlight for the price of a takeaway.